Jen Chung

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:38:38 -0500

dadoc, thanks for that explanation--that's very interesting. I also like the idea of a "surface skimmer," and I think they need on in Prospect Park.

Pull My Finger

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:23:45 -0500

Maybe they should put one of those water fountains in the middle of it. Being that it is art and all.

dadoc

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:58:34 -0500

It's about time. The lake has been so degraded over the years. Loads of sediment from shore erosion. Loads of sediment from fallen leaves. Loads of organics from geese/Dogs, etc. Virtually no inflow/outlfow. The bottom is a low-oxygen muck of organic sediment with no plants, no contour. The Algal blooms are horrible. Sure, Bullheads, turtles, bluegills, & Carp, but Bass & Perch are way down. Yes, It's the natural course of eutrofaction of Northeast ponds/lakes, but this is a 100+ year old artificial pond in a city park. Some heavy dredging, change in inflow/outflow, aeration (like in the Meer), bottom contour & erosion protection would go a long way. and a surface skimmer (saw one in Baltimore harbor years ago, small boat with a rolling belt) could reduce the surface leaves/scum. Just don't do what they did with the 59th Street pond & eliminate almost all shoreline access. Reduce Carp & stunted Bluegill population, reintroduce more Largemouths, Perch & Pickerel. Some Tiger Muskies would be great!

Gothamist: Central Park's Lake Renewal

Jen Chung

Pull My Finger

dadoc